1) Howard is dealt in a s/t and we get back Asik/Lin/?? It'll be difficult to win, but who knows. Hell, Dallas wasn't exactly favourites two years ago...

2) Tank. And by tanking, i mean TANKING. Amnesty Kobe and let him win a championship one year with the Bulls or Thunder. Trade all assets for picks and see how few games we can win next season.

Unfortunately, i've lost a lot of confidence in the front office so i expect something in between - like amnesty Metta, play half-assed and end up with the 15th pick in the lottery and a few extra injuries.